Pineapple tree bearing fruit

in instablurt •  3 years ago 

Pineapple is a tropical plant with edible fruit and the most economically important plant in the family Bromeliaceae. Pineapples are native to South America, and have been cultivated there for centuries.

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This is a tree that comes from stem buds from the parent whose fruit was harvested a year ago.

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Consumption of pineapple fruit brings many health benefits. Pineapple contains large amounts of vitamin C which helps fight cell damage, according to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. Vitamin C is also helpful in dealing with health problems, such as heart disease and joint pain.

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